The Blues Guitar Show

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Episode #163 El Nico Talks Rockabilly, Surf & the DeathRayCat YouTube Channel Feb 14, 2024

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In this episode I'm talking with El Nico.
Nico is the front man for the X Ray Cat Trio and runs the Death Ray Cat youtube channel, he is a stellar guitarist, Gresch artist and all round great guy.
His YouTube channel has grown to over 10k subscribers through his Rockabilly, Surf and Rocking guitar lessons, head over to https://www.deathraycat.com/ to check it out.
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When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

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Episode #162 5 Ways to Become a Better Improviser Feb 12, 2024

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In this episode I take you through my top 5 tips for becoming a better improviser. These are really useful if you're looking to get into playing jams or writing solos.
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #161 Jonathan Wyndham Talks Guitar, Nashville, Touring & Writing Feb 05, 2024

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In this episode I'm talking with Johnathan Wyndham.
Jonathan is a Nashville based touring artist and guitarist who plays for pop and country artists like Colbie Calais and Jessie James Deker as well as hit own rock, blues soul solo project. He is a Gibson artist and also has held endorsements from Fender, Ernie Ball, Dunlop, True Tone Effects.
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If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #160 You Need to Learn Chord Extensions Jan 29, 2024

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In this episode I take you through chord extensions. These are so much fun and will take your chord playing from Cowboy to Oh-boy! (terrible I know) But you gotta learn them.
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If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #159 Learn This Classic Billy Gibbons Riff Jan 22, 2024

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In this episode we're looking at a classic ZZ Top riff from the song Tube Snake Boogie. This is one of my favorite Billy Gibbons parts and there's loads to dive into with it.
to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/
We cover major and minor triads using shapes you already know!
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

Support the show

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Episode #158 How to play like Albert King Jan 15, 2024

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In this episode we're doing a bit of a deep dive on Albert king's solo style. We listen to a couple of different AK solos in the keys of A and G and learn some of his signature licks and discuss how we can inject a bit of his sound into ours.
to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/
We cover major and minor triads using shapes you already know!
Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list
If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
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Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com
Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

Support the show

To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

Episode #157 Do THIS to Master the Fretboard Jan 08, 2024

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In this episode I talk you though one of the biggest light bulb moments I had learning guitar. We look at playing three note triads and double stops on the bottom three strings to unlock that whole neck on the treble strings.
to get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/
We cover major and minor triads using shapes you already know!
Head over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list
If you find this stuff useful leave me a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
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Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com
Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

Support the show

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Episode #156 Top 5 MUST Know Scales Jan 01, 2024

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In this episode I breakdown the 5 scales you need to know to play effective blues, rock & country. We look at 2 octave scale shapes for each of them and do a deep dive into the theory behind them.
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Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com
Follow me on instagram @bluesguitarshowpodcast

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

Support the show

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Episode #155 Merry Axemas Gear Demos Dec 25, 2023

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Merry Christmas Everyone! Today I'm bringing you all some holiday cheer and playing you some sound demos of my gear!
In a rare occurrence I have a bunch of instruments all in one place so I thought it would be fun to have a listen to the different sounds in my guitarsenal.
Leave a comment in a review to let me know your favorites I'll be demoing my:
Hofner B- Bass Violin Bass
Musicman Stingray 5 string
Warwick Courvette
Aria Drednought
Fender Rendondo
Ozark Resonator
Squier Silver Series Strat
Artist Brownburst 335
Fender Player Series Telecaster

This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

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Episode #154 Kaspar Berry Rapkin Interview Dec 23, 2023

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In this episode I'm talking with a fantastic up and coming blues player Kaspar berry Rapkin. Fresh off of his Blues Chart number 1 with K.K Hammond and in the midst of writing some new material we catch up with Kaspar on a chilly Wednesday evening in November.
A band-leader, side man, recording artist & all round musician we get into everything from what its like being an artist in 2023 to some awesome demos of Kaspars guitar collection.
We had a great chat and cheers to Kaspar for coming on.
Check out his stuff here: www.kbrblues.com
And the HSB video here https://youtu.be/23mM98sxzog?feature=shared
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Shoot me a question to cover in the upcoming episodes by emailing ben@thebluesguitarshow.com
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This online workshop will give you all the tools you need to get started creating your own improvisations, songs and freestyles on the guitar.

When: November 14th 5-6pm GMT

Where: Online via Google Meet

Price $25/pp

https://calendly.com/ben-thebluesguitarshow/freestylin-the-blues-workshop

Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe

Support the show

To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe